UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Pennington County Drug Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (4)
Drug Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on August 16, 2024
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. CDT.
Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Aug. 14, 2024
Veterans Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability. The Second Circuit Veterans Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the accomplishments of participants successfully completing all five phases of the program.
Judicial Qualifications Commission State of South Dakota
With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.
Notice of Judicial Vacancy in Third Judicial Circuit
With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.
Governor Noem Appoints Three Judges to Second Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of Mandi Mowery, Jeff Clapper and the Honorable Eric Johnson to the Second Judicial Circuit Court.
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet July 29
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. CDT.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Lincoln County Justice Center
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners extends an invite to the public to join them along with distinguished members of the South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit, regional law enforcement and the legal community in celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Lincoln County Justice Center.